Greg Abbott 

Texas Governor

Greg Abbott 

Republican

2025 Score

94%

Lifetime Score

88%

2025 Score Breakdown

Legislative · 50%

93%

47% out of 50%

Executive Action · 40%

100%

40% out of 40%

Fiscal · 10%

75%

8% out of 10%

Bill Actions

SB 6462025 - Texas Senate
Subsidizing Student Debt for Selected Mental Health Professions

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Oppose

This bill uses taxpayer dollars to help repay education loans for certain mental health professionals who meet state-defined criteria. CPAC is wary of narrow, occupation-specific loan subsidies that distort the market instead of delivering broad tax relief and opposed this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-04-30 by a vote of 19-12. The bill later became law.

HB 4132025 - Texas House of Representatives
Making It Easier for Criminal Defendants to Walk Free Before Trial

Vetoed

Conservatives Oppose

This bill changes standards for releasing certain defendants detained in jail pending trial, expanding opportunities for pretrial release. It risks putting repeat offenders back on the streets rather than prioritizing community safety. CPAC stands with victims and law enforcement against soft-on-crime pretrial release policies and opposed this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-13 by a vote of 115-23. The Governor vetoed this bill.

HB 6682025 - Texas House of Representatives
Streamlining License to Carry Renewals

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill modifies procedures for renewing a license to carry a handgun, making it easier for law-abiding Texans to maintain their carry status. It removes unnecessary bureaucratic friction for responsible gun owners. CPAC defends Second Amendment rights and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-06 by a vote of 125-20. The bill later became law.

HB 2292025 - Texas House of Representatives
Restoring Biological Reality in State Records

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill defines 'biological sex' in state law and standardizes how governmental entities collect information about biological sex. It pushes back against radical gender ideology by keeping official data rooted in objective, biological facts. CPAC supports legally affirming biological reality and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-12 by a vote of 87-56. The bill later became law.

HB 2472025 - Texas House of Representatives
Tax Relief for Texans Supporting Border Security Infrastructure

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill grants an ad valorem tax exemption on the increased value of real property in certain counties arising from the construction of border security infrastructure and clarifies appraisal practices related to such projects. It rewards property owners who help secure the border from illegal crossings and cartel activity. CPAC supports border security and targeted tax relief for those who aid it and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-06 by a vote of 134-13. The bill later became law.

HB 10242025 - Texas House of Representatives
Holding Parolees Accountable for Violating Electronic Monitoring

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill addresses the execution of warrants for certain releasees on parole or mandatory supervision who violate electronic monitoring conditions. It strengthens enforcement tools to quickly respond when high-risk offenders break the rules. CPAC backs tough, enforceable conditions for parole and public safety and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-04-24 by a vote of 132-13. The bill later became law.

SB 332025 - Texas Senate
Blocking Government Assistance to the Abortion Industry

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill prohibits certain transactions and logistical support between governmental entities and abortion providers or abortion assistance entities for obtaining abortions or related services. CPAC believes that abortion is always a human tragedy. CPAC supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-04-16 by a vote of 22-9. The bill later became law.

HB 1192025 - Texas House of Representatives
Exposing and Restricting Foreign Adversary Lobbyists

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill requires lobby registration for individuals lobbying on behalf of foreign adversaries and prohibits receiving certain compensation for those activities, with civil penalties. It shines a light on foreign influence operations and limits paid advocacy for hostile regimes. CPAC supports cracking down on foreign adversaries' influence in American government and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-06-01 by a vote of 101-36. The bill later became law.

HCR 982025 - Texas House of Representatives
Using Anti-Drone Tech to Strengthen Border Security

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This resolution urges Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in deploying counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for border security. It promotes better tools to combat cartel drone surveillance and smuggling operations. CPAC supports leveraging advanced technology to secure the border and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-07 by a vote of 134-2. The bill later became law.

HB 32282025 - Texas House of Representatives
Protecting Landowners in Wind and Solar Lease Deals

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill requires certain provisions in lease agreements for wind and solar power facilities to address issues like decommissioning, cleanup, and property protection. It safeguards landowners from being left with environmental and financial messes after politically favored green projects end. CPAC supports holding renewable developers accountable instead of subsidizing them and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-04-25 by a vote of 120-0. The bill later became law.

HB 12342025 - Texas House of Representatives
Reining In Arbitrary Denials of License to Carry Applications

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill establishes clearer procedures and safeguards for denying certain applications for a license to carry a handgun. It helps prevent bureaucratic abuse that could wrongfully strip law-abiding citizens of their right to carry. CPAC supports strong due process protections for Second Amendment rights and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-05-02 by a vote of 118-11. The bill later became law.

SB 4012025 - Texas Senate
Letting Homeschoolers Compete in UIL Activities

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill allows non-enrolled students, including homeschoolers, to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. It extends extracurricular opportunities without forcing families into the government school system. CPAC supports parental choice and equitable access to activities for homeschool and non-traditional students and supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-04-28 by a vote of 20-11. The bill later became law.

HB 142025 - Texas House of Representatives
Supercharging Texas's Nuclear Energy Future

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill bolsters support for development of the nuclear energy industry in Texas, advancing a reliable, high-density source of baseload power. It promotes an energy strategy that protects grid stability and national security instead of relying on unreliable green mandates. CPAC supports an all-of-the-above energy policy that includes robust nuclear development and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-04-23 by a vote of 134-9. The bill later became law.

SB 82025 - Texas Senate
Empowering Sheriffs to Partner with ICE on Immigration Enforcement

Signed Into Law

Conservatives Support

This bill authorizes certain sheriffs to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and creates a grant program to cover related costs. It turns local law enforcement into a force multiplier against illegal immigration and cartel crime. CPAC strongly supports robust cooperation with ICE and real immigration enforcement and supported this bill. The Senate passed this bill on 2025-05-31 by a vote of 20-11. The bill later became law.

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Executive Orders

Each order is rated from 0 to 4.

Executive Order GA-51 · 2025 · Immigration

Working with Federal Law Enforcement to Combat Gangs

This executive order directs Texas state agencies to share intelligence and information with federal law enforcement to dismantle designated foreign terrorist organizations operating in Texas. It specifically focuses on Mexican drug cartels and gangs such as Tren de Aragua. CPAC supports working with federal law enforcement to crack down on gang activity and protect our country and supports this executive order. This executive order was issued on 1/29/2025.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

Executive Order GA-54 · 2025 · Immigration

Working with Federal Law Enforcement to Administer Federal Immigration Law

This executive order instructs Texas state agencies to help and assist federal immigration officers in carrying out immigration enforcement functions. Specifically, it instructs Texas agencies to help with actions like investigation of immigration violations, apprehend ending and detaining individuals, and support deportation efforts. CPAC supports strong enforcement of federal immigration law and supports this executive order. This executive order was issued on 1/29/2025.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

Executive Order GA-55 · 2025 · Constitutional Principles

Ending DEI in State Government

This executive order ensures that all state government actions treat individuals equally, and it prohibits race-based preferences or discrimination. It instructs agencies to review policies and ensure compliance in areas like hiring practices and in training and curricula and ensure that race-based frameworks in government are completely eliminated. CPAC supports upholding constitutional values and supports this executive order. This executive order was issued on 1/31/2025.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

· 2024 · Government Integrity and Transparency

Actions on Government Integrity and Transparency

Governor Abbott issued numerous Executive Orders dealing with government integrity and transparency. Executive Order GA-33 protects Texas from extensive federal overreach originating in the Biden administration. This Executive Order directly combats President Biden’s actions that aggressively target the energy industry, which is vital to Texas’ economic success. The Biden Administration had issued multiple damaging green new deal policies that attacked Texas’s economy. Executive Order GA-01 continues the Governor’s Commission for Women which favors women-owned businesses. CPAC supports actions that increase government integrity and protect states from overreaching federal policies, however CPAC opposes DEI initiatives and favoritism.

Rating

3/4

Conservatives Support

· 2024 · Elections

Actions on Elections

While not a core focus of Governor Abbott’s leadership, he has worked hard to defend the integrity of Texas’ elections. In 2021, Governor Abbott increased the penalties for voter fraud. CPAC supports election security and supported this measure.

Rating

3/4

Conservatives Support

· 2024 · Human Dignity

Actions on Human Dignity

Governor Abbott has also been a fervent defender of children and the unborn by signing comprehensive abortion restrictions and participating in events like the Rally for Life. CPAC supported these efforts to reduce abortions and the growth of cancerous gender ideology.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

EO GA-41 · 2024 · National Security

Actions on National Security

Governor Abbott holds strong conservative views when it comes to the security of Texans and the southern border. EO GA-41 designates Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Executive Order GA-41 works to reduce human trafficking over the border and subsequent violent crimes. He also deployed more than 100 miles of razor wire to secure the border. CPAC supported these efforts to stop foreign adversaries from crossing Texas’ southern border and battle the immigration crisis.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

· 2024 · Personal Liberty

Actions on Personal Liberty

Governor Abbott has been a leader against oppressive COVID-19 related mandates. Governor Abbott issued EO GA-40 prohibiting vaccine mandates, as well as GA-35, GA-38, GA-39 which further prevent vaccine and mask mandates. CPAC supports these types of preventative measures, the likes of which help block future attacks on freedom.

Rating

3/4

Conservatives Support

EO GA-43 · 2024 · Foreign Policy

Actions on Foreign Policy

EO GA-43, in support of Israel’s right to defend herself, orders every state agency stop purchasing goods produced in or exported from the Gaza Strip as well as any state or organization that has ties to Hamas. CPAC supports Israel’s right to defend itself and supports honest efforts to uplift the US’ allies on the world stage.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

GA-33 · 2024 · Regulations

Actions on Regulations

Governor Abbott has issued multiple Executive Actions that aim to reduce unnecessary regulations and federal overreach. GA-33 seeks to protect Texas’ energy industry from the Biden Administration’s erroneous regulation. Governor Abbott also prohibited the banning of gasoline engines and gasoline stations. This further strengthens his executive order that protects the oil industry from harmful regulations.

Rating

4/4

Conservatives Support

· 2024 · Taxes, Budget, and Spending

Actions on Taxes, Budget, and Spending

Governor Abbott has issued many press releases that announce new expenses for the government such as increases in SNAP funding, tax credits for renters, and other entitlements. Meanwhile, Governor Abbott also signed into law the largest property tax cut in history. CPAC does not support a welfare state and opposes entitlements but strongly endorses Governor Abbott’s tax reduction efforts.

Rating

2/4

Conservatives Support

Fiscal Record

Cumulative state budget growth compared with growth in inflation and population over the governor's tenure.

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